Confirm Your Calling and Election

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him ^fwho called us to¹ his own glory and excellence,²

5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith ⁱwith virtue,¹ and virtue ^jwith knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control ^kwith steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness ^lwith brotherly affection, and brotherly affection ^mwith love. 8 For if these qualities² are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or ⁿunfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

10 Therefore, brothers,¹ be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and ^qelection, for if you practice these qualities ^ryou will never fall.